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Ms. Carla from Miami Beach, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds with Essential Classroom Tools!

Help me give my students the essential tools and classroom supplies they need to stay organized, focused, and fully prepared for success!

  • $246 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am incredibly fortunate to work with a group of bright and enthusiastic students who are eager to learn and grow each day. My students are curious, creative, and full of potential, which is why I strive to provide them with the best resources to enhance their learning experience! The items requested in this project, including pencils, notebooks, and organizational tools, are essential for fostering a productive and engaging classroom environment.

My students need reliable and high-quality tools to stay focused and succeed in their academic journey.

The AFMAT electric pencil sharpener and Ticonderoga pencils will ensure that they are always prepared, allowing them to focus on their work without interruption. The graph paper composition notebooks will be particularly useful for math and science projects, helping students to organize their thoughts and calculations clearly. The file folders and hanging organizers will help my students and I maintain a well-ordered classroom, where students can easily access their materials and stay on top of their assignments. The highlighters will help students emphasize key information, improving their note-taking and study skills, while the pencil dispenser will keep our classroom supplies in order and easily accessible.

My goal for this project is to create an organized, efficient, and resource-rich classroom where my students can thrive academically. By supporting this project, you are investing in the future of some truly remarkable students who are eager to learn and grow their skills. With these resources, they will be better equipped to achieve their academic goals and develop their critical thinking skills.

Ms. Carla Fienberg-Fisher K-8 Center Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Miami Beach, FL View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

114 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Sharpened Pencils #2 HB Premium Wood Latex-Free Eraser (3 Pack) - 216 Total Pencils • Amazon Business $52.87 1 $52.87
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Sketch Pencils, Green • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Stainless Steel Pencil Dispenser Metal Straw Dispenser for Pencils Reusable Pencil Dispenser with 50 Pencils 3 Stickers 1 Metal Pen Holder 1 for Bulk Pencils Storage Classroom Home Office Restaurant • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Rosmonde 12 Pack Graph Paper Composition Notebook, 200 Pages (100 Sheets), 4x4 Grid, Graph Composition Notebook, Black Marble Hard Cover Quad Ruled Notebooks for School, Bulk Grid Composition Notebook • Amazon Business $25.73 1 $25.73
Staples File Folders 1/3-Cut Tab Letter Size Assorted Colors 100/Pack (ST508804-CC) • Staples $20.65 1 $20.65
Amazon Basics Hanging Organizer File Folder, Letter Size, Assorted Colors - Pack of 25 • Amazon Business $10.28 1 $10.28
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Tip, 24-Count Pack of Highlighters Assorted Colors, Ideal Highlighter Set for Organizing and Coloring • Amazon Business $6.28 1 $6.28

Materials cost

$175.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$208.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.78

Total project goal

$245.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $245.22

2 Donors

-$245.22

Donations toward project cost

-$208.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.78

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 $0.00

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